Owls go to bat for good cause

The Owls will observe their “Breast Cancer Awareness Game” at 2 p.m. Saturday against Tulane at Reckling Park.

The game will feature ceremonial first pitches by five family members of Rice players who have overcome breast cancer – Carrie Wall (mother of pitcher Taylor Wall), Shanna Duffey (mother of pitcher Tyler Duffey), Ruth Simms (mother of pitcher John Simms), Mary Santos (aunt of pitcher Abe Gonzales) and Isla Reckling (grandmother of pitcher Michael Reckling).

An autographed pink jersey and bat will be auctioned with proceeds going to the Methodist Breast Center. Half of each ticket sale also will go to the center.